World Standards Day: Protecting the Planet with Standards
Introduction This year ISO’s World Standards Day is focused on the subject of protecting our planet with Standards. At Assent we champion International standards including […]
Sustainability
Sustainability is in the Choices we Make
I think we can all agree that more needs to be done to protect our planet for future generations. Governments around the world are just […]
Sustainable Fashion – How your Clothes are Becoming Environmentally Conscientious
When we hear the word “sustainability”, there are many things that come to mind: single use plastics, pollution, water usage, maybe diets like vegetarian or […]
How do I Audit a Management System for my International Business?
ISO certification enables your business to adopt a globally recognised standard which not only largely improves efficiency and profits – but functions as excellent business […]
Does going meat-free reduce carbon?
Global attitudes towards climate change are evolving with many of us expecting businesses to do more to reduce their impact on the environment. We can […]
Aspects & Impacts and Energy Use in a Business
In the first blog “Exploring the Role of Energy in an Environmental Management System” we started to discuss how energy management can be an integral […]
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Your Legal Obligation.
Many organisations recognise the benefits of operating their activities responsibly, but did you know if you are a director of an incorporated entity under the […]
What is ISO 20400:2017?
What is ISO 20400:2017? ISO 20400 delivers guidance on integrating sustainability within procurement. The intention of this standard is for organisations to support their supply […]